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While it is a truism that you get what you pay for, we believe you should get more.  Our label pays homage to the Art Deco WPA posters of the 1930s \u0026amp; our name, if you will, a new deal in wine.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWith over 15+ years working in wine, owner Jared Heber has developed his palate at some of the top restaurants in the US – Canlis in Seattle, The French Laundry \u0026amp; Bouchon in Napa Valley, along with Mozza \u0026amp; Gordon Ramsay at the London in Los Angeles.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor our first release, we worked with consulting winemaker Ryan Zotovich to source Chardonnay \u0026amp; Pinot Noir from some of the best vineyards in the Sta. Rita Hills.  These are fresh \u0026amp; delicious wines with a sense of place.  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The site produces wines that show both Burgundian richness, but with restraint and acidity unlike most other esteemed California producers. The soils are very well drained and lined with silty gravel. The AVA is bordered to the north by the Russian River appellation and San Pablo Bay to the south. The former delivers sunshine while the latter imparts wind and fog.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The fruit was hand-harvested at night. Clones were kept separate and whole-cluster pressed. Primary and malolactic fermentation were finished in 30% new oak barrels over 8 months. The wine then aged for an additional 6 months in these barrels.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe wine has aromas of lemon curd, shaved almonds, orange peel and apple blossoms. Textured and seductive on the palate, the wine has refreshing acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94 Points - The Tasting Panel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“With an alluring perfume of kiwi-pineapple and egg custard, this textured white is crisp and bright, with that cut glass effect on first sip. A project with Philippe Melka, no wonder its mouthfeel morphs as slate leans into a creamy body, relaxing the richness level. Just-ripe pineapple is in line with pitch-perfect acidity.” - Meredith May (June 2020 Issue)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Wine Enthusiast\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003eWith Philippe Melka and team now at the helm of these wines, this is amongst the first from the producer to source outside of the estate. From the great farmers that are the Sangiacomo family, this is a rich and mineral-driven white, with high acidity underlying the robust, balanced layers of pear, Meyer lemon and baking spice.\" - Virginie Boone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck (2017):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe single vineyard 2017 Chardonnay Sangiacomo Vineyard comes from a site on the Sonoma Coast and was fermented and aged 8 months in 30% new French oak. It’s a more racy, salty, vibrant effort that has terrific white flowers, orange blossom, and honeyed citrus notes as well as medium to full-bodied richness. 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The wine is dark ruby in color with unctuous aromas of shaved chocolate, cassis, dried tobacco and black cherry. The full-bodied palate has an expansive breadth in the mouth and a finely grained, seamlessly long finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhilippe Melka, consultant to some of Napa's most highly regarded vineyards, had full control of winemaking and blending of the 2017 Legend. Like his critically acclaimed 2016 Legend, his goal was to craft this proprietary blend, bringing together the best from our own biodynamically farmed Estate, Annadel Gap Vineyard, complimented with specially sourced organic and sustainable wines from Sonoma County \u0026amp; Napa Valley. 54% Annadel Gap, 25% Sonoma County, 21% Napa Valley.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVarietals: 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Syrah, 19% Mourvedre and 10% Grenache\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine (2016 Vintage):\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"This red is brightly layered in fresh blue fruit, meat and garrigue, showing plenty of density and complexity. It has a wild character that's intriguing and energetic, with lasting threads of white and black pepper on the finish. Virginie Boone\" - (7\/1\/2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2016 Vintage):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2016 Legend Annadel Gap Vineyard is made up of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Grenache, 14% Syrah and 7% Mourvedre, a real kitchen-sink blend! Deep garnet-purple colored, it leads with cassis and baked plums notes followed by an undercurrent of menthol, dried herbs, tilled soil and tobacco plus a waft of spice box. Medium-bodied, finely crafted, refreshing and elegant in the mouth, it has loads of pure, juicy fruit and an earthy finish.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (30th Sep 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40873031565471,"sku":"962228","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/WestwoodLegend17-w-2.jpg?v=1614116639"},{"product_id":"vineyard29aidacab14-w","title":"Vineyard 29 \"Aida\" Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 (St. Helena, Napa Valley, California) - [RP 95]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Notes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eVineyard 29's Aida Estate Vineyard is located 2 miles north of the 29 Estate vineyard on Highway 29. It is a historic property that has produced wine since the 1920s when Petite Sirah vines were first planted at this site. In 2001, Chuck and Anne acquired Aida as an ideal complement to Vineyard 29's home vines. An upgrade of the vineyard was immediately undertaken with several vine blocks being replanted. Cabernet sauvignon now serves as the backbone for our Aida Estate vineyard; however the old zinfandel vines are still a key part of Vineyard 29's portfolio providing fruit for our Aida Estate Zinfandel and our Aida Estate Late Harvest Zinfandel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings and Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Aida Estate, from a site that sits on the valley floor at a slightly lower elevation than the Vineyard 29 Estate, is a blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. It spent 20 months in 75% new French oak and there are 740 cases of this stunning wine. Chuck McMinn and his wine consultant Philippe Melka have really zeroed in on what a great performer this vineyard can be, for not only Zinfandel, but Cabernet Sauvignon. Opaque purple in color with notes of beef blood, blackcurrants, blackberry, licorice, spice box and charcoal, this is a great Napa Cabernet Sauvignon that is full-bodied, powerful and masculine in style, but silky, because of the vintage's soft tannins. Drink it over the next 20 or more years.\"- Robert M. Parker Jr (28th October 2016)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2013 vintage):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"On the valley floor, with a layer of small stones, is the Aida Estate, one of my favorite vineyards just north of St. Helena. The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Aida Estate is a blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc aged 20 months in three-fourths new French oak. The good news is that there are 800 cases of this magnificent wine, with a somewhat Graves-like scorched-earth, charcoal, burning ember-scented nose, with notes of hot earth, blackberry and cassis fruit. Big, full-bodied, exuberant and rich, this thick, unctuously textured, purple wine should drink beautifully for 25-30 or more years.\" - Robert M. Parker, Jr. (29th Oct 2015)\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Points - Antonio Galloni (2013 vintage):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A huge, bombastic wine, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Aida Estate hits the palate with notable density and pure power. Bittersweet chocolate, espresso, torrefaction and dark stone fruits abound. Flashy and opulent, the 2013 is built on a core of massively extracted fruit. This warm site on the northern edge of St. Helena leans towards opulence, something the winemaking seeks to accentuate.\" - Antonio Galloni (October 2015)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SWIRL WINE BROKERS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40872924446879,"sku":"VT14AICS76 (6pk)","price":224.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/Aida.jpg?v=1625770700"},{"product_id":"veritedesire15-w","title":"Verite \"Le Desir\" Red 2015 (Sonoma County, California) - [WA 100] [JS 98] [VM 96-98]","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJess Jackson convinced Bordelais Pierre Seillan to come to California from St.-Emilion to make these wines, and Vérité has been one of the classics for well over a decade. The La Muse cuvee represents a Pomerol-styled wine, La Joie a Medoc and Le Desir a St.-Emilion. These are long-term, concentrated, tannic efforts that usually require 5-10 years of bottle age, and are meant to age for at least three decades. Seillan has crafted multiple 100 point Wine Advocate wines under the Vérité label to date!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Vérité Estate is located in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountain range at the southern tip of Sonoma County's Alexander Valley. This unique location is just north of the confluence of the Chalk Hill and Knights Valley appellations, an area know for superior soil, climate, and potential to express a strong sense of terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBound by precision, elegance and grace, Le Désir is a Cabernet Franc-based blend that exudes high-toned, exotic aromatics, an iron graphite core and pronounced minerality. It is a complex symphony, at first presenting a quiet force that needs time to unveil its many delicate and mysterious layers.\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: bold;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: bold;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper field field--name-field-notes field--type-text-long field--label-above field__items\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field__item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hallmark of the 2015 Le Désir is its structured and precise palate. There is a line here, a balance between softness and hardness: iron-rich, rocky minerality, aromas of new leather and cigar, the clear, driving expression of bright red fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild blackberries, cherries, and crisp apple join with the signature herbal tone of Cabernet Franc. Fresh, subtle pea shoots and heirloom tomato vine, notes of red licorice and tobacco box pave the way to a linear, silky finish, resounding with a floral bouquet of lilacs and violets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eComposition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper field field--name-field-composition field--type-text-long field--label-above field__items\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field__item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e64% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e27% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4% Malbec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A blend of 64% Cabernet Franc, 27% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Malbec, the very deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Le Desir is a little reticent at this very youthful stage, offering glimpses at dusty soil, iron ore, black truffles and salami notes over a core of red currant jelly, black raspberries, blackberries and star anise plus a waft of roses. Medium-bodied, very firm and very elegant yet incredibly intense in the mouth, it delivers loads of red fruit and earthy layers, finishing with great length and depth. 2,500 cases produced.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Feb 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Love the aromas of black cherries and blackberries, violets and roses. Stunning. Full-bodied, layered and dense with focus and precision. Full tannins, yet compressed and polished. A great cabernet franc-based red. Give this four to five years of bottle age before drinking but already beautiful to taste.\" (May 23, 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96-98 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2015 Le Desir, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVérité's\u003c\/span\u003e Cabernet Franc-based red, is racy and sumptuous in the glass. Bright floral notes give lift to the red-toned fruit as this silky yet powerful wine shows off its alluring personality.\" - Antonio Galloni (Apr 2018)\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":37423060648095,"sku":"(3PK)","price":409.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/veritedesir08-w-2_83151792-e5f8-4081-8f2a-2fe456bd0432.jpg?v=1614116456"},{"product_id":"veritedesire13-w","title":"Verite \"Le Desir\" Red 2013 (Sonoma County, California) - [WA 99] [VM 92-95]","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJess Jackson convinced Bordelais Pierre Seillan to come to California from St.-Emilion to make these wines, and Vérité has been one of the classics for well over a decade. The La Muse cuvee represents a Pomerol-styled wine, La Joie a Medoc and Le Desir a St.-Emilion. These are long-term, concentrated, tannic efforts that usually require 5-10 years of bottle age, and are meant to age for at least three decades. Seillan has crafted multiple 100 point Wine Advocate wines under the Vérité label to date!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Vérité Estate is located in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountain range at the southern tip of Sonoma County's Alexander Valley. This unique location is just north of the confluence of the Chalk Hill and Knights Valley appellations, an area know for superior soil, climate, and potential to express a strong sense of terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBound by precision, elegance and grace, Le Désir is a Cabernet Franc-based blend that exudes high-toned, exotic aromatics, an iron graphite core and pronounced minerality. It is a complex symphony, at first presenting a quiet force that needs time to unveil its many delicate and mysterious layers.\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper field field--name-field-notes field--type-text-long field--label-above field__items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrilliant ruby red color. Nose of spices including nutmeg and white pepper. This wine is powerful and elegant at the same time and offers an amazing finesse. The minerality, spices, roundness and ripe fruit notes allow this wine to be enjoyed and appreciated today, but it will be even more delectable in 10–20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper field field--name-field-composition field--type-text-long field--label-above field__items\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"field-label field__label\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003eComposition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e62% Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e22% Merlot\u003cbr\u003e11% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e5% Malbec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e99 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2013 Le Desir represents 2,500 cases. This is the softest of the three wines in 2013, and this blend of 61% Cabernet Franc, 23% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Malbec emerges with more than half of the cuvée coming from Hillsides in Alexander Valley, 37% from Chalk Hill and the rest tiny dollops from Bennett Valley and Knights Valley. Opaque purple, like its siblings, the wine is showing incredible floral, blueberry and espresso notes, exotic Asian spices, velvety texture, a supple, multilayered mouthfeel and incredible finish, with incense and licorice. This is magnificent young wine, with a good 40-50 years of upside potential. Pierre Seillan is justifiably proud of what he has achieved, and his first vintage of Vérité was only 1998, but they go from strength to strength.\" - RP (Oct 2015)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92-95 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The 2013 Le Desir is once again alluring. Le Desir is quite powerful and intense, but it also has fairly soft contours for the year. Dark cherry, plum, smoke, chocolate, mocha, licorice and cloves are all pushed forward. Energetic and explosive, the 2013 is going to need at least a few years in bottle to settle down, but it has plenty to offer. I tasted the 2013 from tank just prior to bottling.\" - AG (Feb 2016)\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"REGAL WINE COMPANY","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":37423060713631,"sku":"4501382X3 (3PK)","price":389.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/veritedesir08-w-2_f679ab0f-cf4b-46ea-a792-01e019779d90.jpg?v=1614116455"},{"product_id":"veritemuse15-w","title":"Verite \"La Muse\" Red 2015 (Sonoma County, California) - [WA 97] [VM 93]","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJess Jackson convinced Bordelais Pierre Seillan to come to California from St.-Emilion to make these wines, and Vérité has been one of the classics for well over a decade. The La Muse cuvee represents a Pomerol-styled wine, La Joie a Medoc and Le Desir a St.-Emilion. These are long-term, concentrated, tannic efforts that usually require 5-10 years of bottle age, and are meant to age for at least three decades. Seillan has crafted multiple 100 point Wine Advocate wines under the Vérité label to date!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Vérité Estate is located in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountain range at the southern tip of Sonoma County's Alexander Valley. This unique location is just north of the confluence of the Chalk Hill and Knights Valley appellations, an area know for superior soil, climate, and potential to express a strong sense of terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProfound and sophisticated, La Muse delivers the incredible depth and texture with a Merlot-based blend from the top micro-crus of eastern Sonoma County. Like a graceful swan, it embodies elegance, softness and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper field field--name-field-notes field--type-text-long field--label-above field__items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2015 La Muse opens with a classic ruby-red core and brilliant pink-purple outer rim. A youthful, clean bouquet recalls wildflower bloom in Northern California, aromas of purple flowers rising from the rocks. Crème de Cassis, blueberry pie and black raspberries mingle with red apple in a fresh yet restrained ripeness. Like the rock bed of its loamy Sonoma County vineyard, La Muse bends and turns with seductive aromas of baking spices, juniper berries and dark chocolate. Velvety tannins with a lingering finish complete the wine with signature balance. La Muse’s signature shows hints of clay and alluvial soils, with structure and suppleness that will age beautifully for decades to come. - August 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eComposition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper field field--name-field-composition field--type-text-long field--label-above field__items\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e90% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3% Malbec\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Composed of 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Malbec, the 2015 La Muse sports a very deep garnet-purple color, leaping from the glass with exuberant crème de cassis, blueberry pie and licorice notes plus suggestions of Indian spices, dark chocolate, menthol, sautéed herbs and potpourri. Full-bodied, rich and seductive in the mouth, it delivers tons of black and blue fruit preserves flavors, accented by exotic spices, framed with velvety tannins and finishing on a persistent earthy\/mineral note. 3,900 cases were made.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (28th Feb 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2015 La Muse is developing beautifully. Ripe, ample and voluptuous in the glass, the 2015 exudes character. Even with all of its obvious intensity, the 2015 has quite a bit of freshness to balance out the ripe, racy Merlot-based fruit. Super-ripe red cherry, plum, mocha and spice notes build into the racy, inviting finish.\" - Antonio Galloni (Apr 2018)","brand":"Artisan Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":37423062876319,"sku":"(3PK)","price":409.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/veritemuse08-w-2_5ecc0805-f591-4669-864b-85426e1ffca0.jpg?v=1614116465"},{"product_id":"veritemuse12-w","title":"Verite \"La Muse\" Red 2012 (Sonoma County, California) - [WA 97] [ST 94-97] [VM 93-95]","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJess Jackson convinced Bordelais Pierre Seillan to come to California from St.-Emilion to make these wines, and Vérité has been one of the classics for well over a decade. The La Muse cuvee represents a Pomerol-styled wine, La Joie a Medoc and Le Desir a St.-Emilion. These are long-term, concentrated, tannic efforts that usually require 5-10 years of bottle age, and are meant to age for at least three decades. Seillan has crafted multiple 100 point Wine Advocate wines under the Vérité label to date!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Vérité Estate is located in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountain range at the southern tip of Sonoma County's Alexander Valley. This unique location is just north of the confluence of the Chalk Hill and Knights Valley appellations, an area know for superior soil, climate, and potential to express a strong sense of terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProfound and sophisticated, La Muse delivers the incredible depth and texture with a Merlot-based blend from the top micro-crus of eastern Sonoma County. Like a graceful swan, it embodies elegance, softness and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully brilliant ruby edges of the 2012 La Muse give way to pronounced notes of spice and ripe, black fruit aromas. A rich palate is complemented by complex flavors of almond, spice and dried fig. The influence of the oak is very discreet – with just a hint of toasted vanilla – and the long-lasting finish is punctuated by the perfect balance of very fine tannins and acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlend:\u003c\/b\u003e 85% Merlot. 11% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnalysis: \u003c\/b\u003e14.5% alcohol, 0.54 ta, 3 .72 pH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAging: \u003c\/b\u003e15 months barrel aging in 100% new French oak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2012 growing season was warmer than previous years, absent of severe heat spikes, rain or extreme cold weather. During the summer months, cool coastal morning fog was followed by abundant sunshine in the afternoon with temperatures frequently rising above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. These ideal weather conditions and daily temperature shifts allowed for even, slow ripening in the vineyards and produced fruit with intense, deep flavors and soft tannins. This vintage demonstrates near-perfect growing conditions and can simply be described as an exceptional year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2012 La Muse, which is 85% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc and 4% Malbec, is a smaller cuvée of 1,840 cases. The wine has plenty of spice box, cedar wood, Christmas fruitcake and Asian plum sauce, along with black cherry and blackcurrant fruit. Ripe, round, full-bodied and opulent, this is a wine that can be drunk now or cellared for another three decades. Interestingly, the alcohol levels are not all that high in any of these wines, with most of them rarely exceeding 14.3%.\" - Robert M. Parker, Jr. (Oct 2015)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e94-97 Points - Stephen Tanzer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Deep ruby. Wonderfully pure aromas and flavors of crushed cassis, minerals and exotic spices. Huge, sweet and plush but utterly primary for a wine with so much flesh. Boasts the chocolatey richness of a topnotch Pomerol from a great year, but the wine's huge, ripe tannins will require at least five or six years of aging. Finishes with outstanding length.\" - Stephen Tanzer (May 2014)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e93-95 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Mocha, chocolate, dark plums, smoke and cloves are some of the notes that inform the 2012 La Muse. Dark, sumptuous and impeccably balanced, the 2012 is super-impressive. The flavors are bold and intense, and while there is plenty of size and volume, the wine's balance is simply impeccable. I imagine the 2012 will reward drinkers with a good 20 years or so of very fine drinking pleasure.\" - Antonio Galloni (January 2015)","brand":"REGAL WINE COMPANY","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40872909144223,"sku":"4501229X3 (3PK)","price":389.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/veritemuse08-w-2_1e3962d3-2e0b-4961-b6bf-982c2384b58c.jpg?v=1614116463"},{"product_id":"c-jpv-veritemuse06-m-w","title":"Verite \"La Muse\" Red 2006 [1.5L MAGNUM] (Sonoma County, California) - [WA 96] [ST 93]","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJess Jackson convinced Bordelais Pierre Seillan to come to California from St.-Emilion to make these wines, and Vérité has been one of the classics for well over a decade. The La Muse cuvee represents a Pomerol-styled wine, La Joie a Medoc and Le Desir a St.-Emilion. These are long-term, concentrated, tannic efforts that usually require 5-10 years of bottle age, and are meant to age for at least three decades. Seillan has crafted multiple 100 point Wine Advocate wines under the Vérité label to date!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Vérité Estate is located in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountain range at the southern tip of Sonoma County's Alexander Valley. This unique location is just north of the confluence of the Chalk Hill and Knights Valley appellations, an area know for superior soil, climate, and potential to express a strong sense of terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProfound and sophisticated, La Muse delivers the incredible depth and texture with a Merlot-based blend from the top micro-crus of eastern Sonoma County. Like a graceful swan, it embodies elegance, softness and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper field field--name-field-notes field--type-text-long field--label-above field__items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper field field--name-field-notes field--type-text-long field--label-above field__items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine possesses a superb deep color and a nose of black cherries. The initial impressions are very rich and powerful. The tannins coat the inside of the mouth with a lasting impression. The oak is well-integrated and elegant from start to finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eComposition:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e86% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e10% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4% Malbec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2006 La Muse is in the prime of its life and at an ideal stage for drinking. A blend of 86% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 4% Malbec, it has soaring, complex aromas of dried red and black cherries, black truffles, dried sage and old leather, plus wafts of dried roses and mint. The medium to full-bodied palate is beginning to soften gently, its rounder tannins and acidity complementing its arresting layers of truffle and savory maturity. It will continue to hold in the cellar over the next decade.\" - Erin Brooks (Jul 2022)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bright ruby-red. Very ripe aromas of blackcurrant, black raspberry, coffee and graphite. Big, rich, minerally and classically dry, with a firm edge of acidity giving it uncommon spine for a wine with nearly 90% merlot. This exploded with minerality as it opened in the glass. Finishes rich, deep and long, with some new oak showing.\" (May 2009)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"1.5 L","offer_id":39749555617951,"sku":null,"price":899.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/veritemuse08-w-2.jpg?v=1614110339"},{"product_id":"veritejoie15-w","title":"Verite \"La Joie\" Red 2015 (Sonoma County, California) - [WA 99] [JS 97] [VM 96]","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJess Jackson convinced Bordelais Pierre Seillan to come to California from St.-Emilion to make these wines, and Vérité has been one of the classics for well over a decade. The La Muse cuvee represents a Pomerol-styled wine, La Joie a Medoc and Le Desir a St.-Emilion. These are long-term, concentrated, tannic efforts that usually require 5-10 years of bottle age, and are meant to age for at least three decades. Seillan has crafted multiple 100 point Wine Advocate wines under the Vérité label to date!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Vérité Estate is located in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountain range at the southern tip of Sonoma County's Alexander Valley. This unique location is just north of the confluence of the Chalk Hill and Knights Valley appellations, an area know for superior soil, climate, and potential to express a strong sense of terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDerived from a layered concentration of primarily Cabernet Sauvignon grown along the steep hillsides and volcanic benches of the Mayacamas Mountains, La Joie is a commanding wine that will reward the patient collector. A true thoroughbred, it is exuberant, energetic, and proud—eager to show off at the first opportunity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e75% Cabernet Sauvignon, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e14% Merlot, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7% Cabernet Franc, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4% Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-weight: bold;\" class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e99 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot, the 2015 La Joie features a very deep purple-black color and almost electric nose of crushed blackcurrants, ripe black cherries and mulberries with sparks of raspberry pie, wild blueberries, unsmoked cigars, charcuterie and crushed stones. Medium to full-bodied and charged with the most amazing energy, the youthful, vibrant black-fruited palate is framed by very firm, very finely grained tannins and wonderful freshness, finishing with lingering crushed stones and earth layers. 4,000 cases produced.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (28th Feb 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a beautiful cabernet sauvignon-based red with blackcurrants, blueberries and a light mint character. Full-bodied, firm and tight with a compressed fruit structure and polished tannins. Extremely long and focused. A beautiful wine. Mostly cabernet sauvignon. Drink in 2021.\" (May 23, 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Verite's 2015 La Joie is deep, powerful and structured, with tons of Cabernet savoriness running through a core of intense, dark fruit. Grilled herbs, leather, menthol and licorice all develop in the glass. Sumptuous and yet also structured, La Joie is another winner from Verite\" - Antonio Galloni (Apr 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":37423066349727,"sku":"(3PK)","price":409.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/veritejoie08-w-2_36544c52-56df-4ac4-bd81-4419be5dc599.jpg?v=1614116460"},{"product_id":"veritejoie10-w","title":"Verite \"La Joie\" Red 2010 (Sonoma County, California) - [VM 95-97] [ST 96+] [RP 92+]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJess Jackson convinced Bordelais Pierre Seillan to come to California from St.-Emilion to make these wines, and Vérité has been one of the classics for well over a decade. The La Muse cuvee represents a Pomerol-styled wine, La Joie a Medoc and Le Desir a St.-Emilion. These are long-term, concentrated, tannic efforts that usually require 5-10 years of bottle age, and are meant to age for at least three decades. Seillan has crafted multiple 100 point Wine Advocate wines under the Vérité label to date!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Vérité Estate is located in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountain range at the southern tip of Sonoma County's Alexander Valley. This unique location is just north of the confluence of the Chalk Hill and Knights Valley appellations, an area know for superior soil, climate, and potential to express a strong sense of terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDerived from a layered concentration of primarily Cabernet Sauvignon grown along the steep hillsides and volcanic benches of the Mayacamas Mountains, La Joie is a commanding wine that will reward the patient collector. A true thoroughbred, it is exuberant, energetic, and proud—eager to show off at the first opportunity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e95-97 Points - Vinous Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003e\"The 2010 La Joie is a cool, mineral-drenched wine oozing with class and elegance. Today the 2010 is all about potential, and there is no shortage of that here. Blackberries, cassis, graphite and spices are some of the many notes that wrap around the powerful, insistent finish. This is another showstopper from Verite. In 2010 La Joie is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon 14% Merlot 5% Cabernet Franc 6% Petit Verdot.\" (Feb 2012)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e95 Points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"(75% cabernet sauvignon, 14% merlot, 6% petit verdot and 5% cabernet franc): Bright ruby-red. Aromas of crushed cassis, bitter chocolate and espresso called to mind a top Pauillac. Densely packed and sappy, offering outstanding precision of dark fruit and mineral flavors and inner-mouth floral perfume. Still quite tight but the wine's building tannins and palate-staining length suggest that it will go on in bottle for two decades or more.\" - Stephen Tanzer (May\/June 2014)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-weight: bold; background-color: initial;\"\u003e94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-weight: bold; background-color: initial;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"With the lowest alcohol (14%), the 2010 La Joie is composed of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Copious aromas of incense, unsmoked cigar tobacco, Christmas fruitcake, cedar, underbrush, black currants and a hint of espresso roast emerge from this medium to full-bodied, rich, concentrated red. It needs 4-5 years of cellaring and should keep well for 2 to 3 decades.\" - Robert Parker (Dec 2013)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"REGAL WINE COMPANY","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40872897970335,"sku":"4001038x3 (3PK)","price":349.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/veritejoie08-w-2.jpg?v=1614116457"},{"product_id":"veritemuse09-w","title":"Verite \"La Muse\" 2009 (Sonoma County, California) - [WA 96] [ST 95]","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJess Jackson convinced Bordelais Pierre Seillan to come to California from St.-Emilion to make these wines, and Vérité has been one of the classics for well over a decade. The La Muse cuvee represents a Pomerol-styled wine, La Joie a Medoc and Le Desir a St.-Emilion. These are long-term, concentrated, tannic efforts that usually require 5-10 years of bottle age, and are meant to age for at least three decades. Seillan has crafted multiple 100 point Wine Advocate wines under the Vérité label to date!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Vérité Estate is located in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountain range at the southern tip of Sonoma County's Alexander Valley. This unique location is just north of the confluence of the Chalk Hill and Knights Valley appellations, an area know for superior soil, climate, and potential to express a strong sense of terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProfound and sophisticated, La Muse delivers the incredible depth and texture with a Merlot-based blend from the top micro-crus of eastern Sonoma County. Like a graceful swan, it embodies elegance, softness and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper field field--name-field-notes field--type-text-long field--label-above field__items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscreet nose on this 2009 La Muse: classic for a grand Merlot but already showing notes of black cherry, currants and plum compote. Deep, rich, intense color. On the palate, an overwhelming entry with its power and strength, followed by a very long finish of beautiful, strong tannins. The complexity is incredible. The wine displays notes of licorice, white pepper and black cherry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eComposition:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e85% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5% Malbec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-weight: bold;\" class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\" class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003e96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\" class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003e\"The 2009 La Muse is a rich, sumptuous wine bursting with dark plums, black, cherries, graphite, espresso, spices and licorice. It shows gorgeous balance from start to finish. Persistent veins of minerality frame the long, beautifully articulate, creamy finish. This is a deceptively accessible wine today, but there is so much underlying power and sheer structure that I will not be surprised if it shuts down in the bottle. The 2009 is 86% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2029.\" - Antonio Galloni (Feb 2012)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e95 Points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bright red-ruby. Sweet aromas of black raspberry, bitter chocolate, violet and smoke. Large-scaled, velvety and deep, with outstanding intensity and sweetness to its dark berry, violet and mineral flavors. Boasts a compelling combination of suavity of texture and sheer energy. Extremely long on the aftertaste, with noble tannins barely noticeable today.\" - Stephen Tanzer (May\/June 2013)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"REGAL WINE COMPANY","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40872908783775,"sku":"","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/veritemuse08-w-2_633e79bf-cb52-4e8e-b403-1d0f699faae1.jpg?v=1614116462"},{"product_id":"tylerflorencepinotreserve10-w","title":"Tyler Florence Reserve Pinot Noir 2010 (Napa Valley, California)","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 205);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 205);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 205);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"v65-ProductDrilldownTeaser\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\n\tThis wine comes from the Carneros District of Napa Valley, a \nworld-famous spot for Pinot Noir. Tyler and Rob chose traditional \nwinemaking methods such as manual punchdowns and aging in French oak \nbarrels to enhance the wine’s luscious red-fruit character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tClassic Pinot Noir aromas and flavors of bright cherry and berry are \nbalanced by fresh acidity and engaging spice notes – all supported by a \nsilky structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVINEYARDS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\tFor TF Limited-Production Pinot Noir, Tyler and Rob looked to the \nGallery Vineyard at the base of Prayer Mountain on the property \nsurrounding the Michael Mondavi Family Estate in the Carneros district \nat the southern tip of Napa Valley. This spot, cooled by breezes and fog\n from San Pablo Bay, is ideal for Pinot Noir, a varietal that likes to \ndevelop slowly and steadily over a long growing season. Our vineyard \nhere is planted to a wide range of top-quality Pinot Noir clones that \ndevelop pure expression of this remarkable terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\tAfter fermenting the juice in small open-top stainless steel tanks and \npunching down by hand, the wine was aged in 100% French oak barrels to \nimpart the clove-like spiciness that rounds out the bright red fruit and\n balanced acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\tOur 2010 TF Pinot Noir is bright and juicy, bursting with red berry \nfruit and elegance. It is best when paired with lively ingredients – \nfound in a dish like Tyler’s Pan Roasted Pork Chops with Crispy \nProsciutto, such a simple and delicious meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVINTAGE 2010\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\tThe 2010 vintage in Napa was mild throughout the growing season with \nminimal frost in the spring and relatively few hot days in the summer \nand fall, allowing for long, slow ripening. Late October showers \npresented challenges, but patience and careful monitoring of the \nvineyards enabled us to work around the rains and harvest at optimum \nmaturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YOUNGS MARKET","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40873036120223,"sku":"585122","price":39.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/tylerflorencepinotreserve10-w-2.jpg?v=1614116358"},{"product_id":"twomeymerlot13-w","title":"Twomey (Silver Oak) Merlot 2013 (Napa Valley, California) - [JS 90]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-style: italic;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000cd;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #0000cd;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrapes for Twomey Merlot come exclusively from our Soda Canyon Ranch in southeastern Napa Valley. This vineyard's rolling hills of volcanic soils are tightly planted with French Merlot clones, selected for their low yield of small, intensely flavored berries. In this mild climate, tempered by cool breezes and morning fog, Merlot ripens slowly and develops rich black-fruit character and extraordinary complexity. \"Some of the best grapes I've tasted in California.\" - Jean-Claude Berrouet (Consulting Winemaker on our Twomey Merlot).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVineyards: Soda Canyon Ranch Estate Vineyard\u003cbr\u003eComposition: 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 14.6%\u003cbr\u003eBarrel aging: 13 months\u003cbr\u003eBarrels: 32% new, 31% once filled, 18% twice-filled, 19% stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness; 100% French oak\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppearance: Ruby, garnet\u003cbr\u003eAromas: Black cherry, coffee, licorice, creamy bright fruit\u003cbr\u003ePalate: Chocolate-covered cherries, hoisin sauce\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Full fruity finish buttressed by acidity\u003cbr\u003eMouthfeel: Elegant, nuanced, texturally plush, velvety tannins, soulful\u003cbr\u003eAgeability: Will provide drinking pleasure through 2030 with proper cellaring\u003cbr\u003ePairings: Winery Chef Dominic Orsini’s Buttermilk Fried Quail or Roasted Duck Leg Salad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Soft and easy merlot with green olive, plum and cherry aromas and flavors. Medium to full body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. Drink now.\" - (May 4, 2016)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SILVER OAK CELLARS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40872984805535,"sku":"13T750","price":56.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/Twomey_SilverOak_Merlot_f46ba05b-fcad-4a97-894f-40ab759cadd7.jpg?v=1624917149"},{"product_id":"tensleysantabarbarasyrah22","title":"Tensley Syrah 2022 (Santa Barbara County, California) - [JD 92-94] [WA 93]","description":"\u003cb\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOnce again, this blend brings together all of the fascinating microclimates Santa Barbara County has to offer. It’s based in Tensley’s backbone vineyards: Thompson, Colson Canyon, and Tensley, and also features Syrah from Cottonwood Canyon and Estelle Vineyards. Some of these vineyards are cool and fog-influenced, while others are dry and windy. The resulting wine celebrates all that each microclimate has to offer. The blend is elegant with complex notes of red plums, blackberries, exotic spices, and peppered meats. This wine shows silky tannins and beautiful balance, and, to quote wine critic Jeb Dunnuck, is a “smoking value.” Drink this wine now or age it for 8 to 10 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCases Produced: 1850\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92-94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"A year-in, year-out smoking wine, the 2022 Syrah Santa Barbara County reveals a deep ruby hue as well as a ripe, decadent, full-bodied style in its pure black and blue fruits, peppery herbs, and violet-driven aromas and flavors. Textured and beautifully balanced, with a great finish, it's going to shine right out of the gate.\" - Jeb Dunnuck (8\/30\/2023)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e93 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The 2022 Syrah Santa Barbara County is scented of cassis, blueberries, warm chocolate, forest floor, lavender and iron. The full-bodied palate features powerful, floral fruit supported by soft, approachable tannins and bursts of mouthwatering acidity, and it has a long, fragrant finish. 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This old block of Chardonnay just keeps giving us the amazing fruit. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker Notes: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine is all about what makes our Deux Chevaux Vineyard Chardonnay so special. This wine delivers a very rich nose that mixes honeydew melon, ripe pineapple, honey, sweet oak and butterscotch. It possesses a classic Napa Valley barrel - fermented Chardonnay mouth that is rich and unctuous. The flavor profile delivers honeydew and pineapple, with added hints of vanilla custard, orange marmalade, floral notes and roasted chestnut. The wine has a strong finish of butterscotch due to malolactic fermentation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduction Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCooperage: Cadus and Damy\u003cbr\u003eTime in Oak: 17 Months\u003cbr\u003eNew Oak: 32%\u003cbr\u003eProduction: 593 cases\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Creamy-textured, with jazzy, smoky, toasty oak and a core of white peach and honeydew flavors. This is elegant, graceful, long, full and complete. Ends with a toasted marshmallow edge. Drink now. 593 cases made.\" – JL (May 31, 2016)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An oily, rich and full-figured white from the producer's estate vineyard, this wine offers elements of honey-baked apple and caramel. 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Like an iron fist in a velvet glove, this wine has a big, bold structure, with concentrated layers of ripe black \ncherry, plum, cranberry and Bing cherry. On the palate, the tannins are full, yet supple. Notes of cedar and exotic spice from \nthe French oak add to a long, rich finish. We recommend drinking this delicious Pinot Noir now through 2016. 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Padrone is a wine that expresses the quality and dignity of Signorello Estate and is a fitting tribute to the life of Raymond Signorello Sr.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur stunning hillside vineyard along Silverado Trail provides a variety of exposures allowing us to create wines with increased complexity. The grapes for this proprietary red wine \"PADRONE\" are sourced from two extremely rocky parts of our estate vineyard with yields of only a mere 1.3 tons per acre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003eThe 2008 Padrone shows deep, expressive aromas of blackberry, mocha, cinnamon and warm earth. On the palate, intense flavors of ripe fruit are structured by beautifully integrated tannins that are wound around a core of deep sweetness, driven by wild berry and earth notes. This wine will improve in the bottle for the next 14-18 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWinemaking Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTraditional French winemaking practices, native yeast fermentations, extended maceration (each lot averaged 25 days on the grape skins) and pump-overs three times a day. The 2008 vintage aged for 20 months in 70% new Troncais, Nevers and Alliers oak (thin-staved, medium-plus toast Chateau Ferre barrels). Tonnelleries: Seguin Moreau, Radoux, and Sylvain-Doreau. 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Full-bodied, rich, dense and concentrated, it seems more approachable than the Cabernet Sauvignon, but there is also much more to it. This big, promising red will be better in 3-5 years and should last for two decades. - Robert Parker (Dec 2010)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e91 Points - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"(an 89\/11 blend of cabernet sauvignon and merlot, from \"the rocky parts\" of the estate vineyard): Full ruby-red.  Pure but subdued nose offers blackberry, violet, licorice and sexy oak tones. Dense, suave and supple, with lovely layered depth to the musky dark berry flavors. Good mineral lift gives this wine a restrained sweetness. Spreads out nicely on the back end, which features classy tannins and building oakiness.\" - Stephen Tanzer (May 2012)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e90 Points - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWine Enthusiast Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Few wines in the world are richer than this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It's extraordinarily powerful in ripe, concentrated raspberry, cherry and blackberry jam, liberally oaked. Soft and velvety, it seems designed to appeal to sheer hedonism, at the cost of ageability. 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The youngest Whiskey in the blend is five years old. Tiny lots are procured from Kentucky and each barrel brings a desired characteristic to the final blend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarrels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAged for a minimum of five years in ex-Bourbon barrels and then uniquely finished in wine barrels from Dave's Napa Valley Cabernet projects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mature Whiskey is titrated to 88 proof with pure, pristine water from Dave's high elevation property in Alexander Valley in Northern California.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e95% Corn, 4% Rye, 1% Malted Barley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first impression is rich and bold with aromas of maple wood, cardamom, buttery toast and black cherries. Impressive intensity on the palate with a plethora of honey, caramel, hazelnut and baked dark fruits. 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The new wine was drained and gently pressed into 28% new French-oak barrels for malolactic fermentation, assuring seamless integration of fruit and oak. The final blend was assembled through repeated tasting trials over the 21 months of barrel aging.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Tasting Panel:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Named for the opening of Robert Mondavi's To Kalon Cellar in 2000, when the man himself threw a huge \"cellar-bration\" featuring a commissioned chamber-orchestra piece aptly named \"Ode to To Kalon.\" It was there that Mr. Mondavi leapt to his feet to lead the music. As a tribute to the pioneering Maestro of Napa Valley's success, this wine-a blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Cabernet Franc and 2% each of Merlot and Petit Verdot-offers up a meaty nose of deep, dark chocolate-covered strawberries. Flavors of tobacco, soil, slate, tar and olives go long on gritty tannins, and with a wave of the baton, it finishes on a high note of lilacs and caramel-coated coffee bean.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWine Enthusiast Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Made from four Bordeaux red varieties, mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, this full-bodied wine is chalky in big-boned tannin and woody oak. 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This unique wine from the eastern hills of the Napa Valley showcases the diversity of our property.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppellation \/ Vineyards:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePriest Ranch wines are all estate grown and bottled from the historic 638 acre Priest Ranch portion of the Somerston Estate. In 2013, our Grenache Blanc grapes came from Block 7, a small 2.7 acre vineyard planted at 1200 ft elevation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePriest Ranch Grenache Blanc was fermented in both stainless steel drums and tanks. Native yeasts fermented the wine at a controlled 60° F. 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While the majority of the fruit (70%) comes from the floor of the Napa Valley to achieve the richness and elegance desired, we also relied on some grapes grown at elevation on Napa Valley benchlands and hillsides for a final blend with more structure and complexity than we could have achieved had we used fruit grown solely on the Valley floor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTASTING NOTES:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColor:  Deep, dark brick red to blood plum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAromas:  A seamless blend of crème de cassis, hazelnut, cocoa, blackberry preserves, a charry meat toastiness, dark fruits and blackberry pie along with suggestions of dark licorice, stewed rhubarb, strawberry, spice and vanillin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePalate:  Rich and satisfying with chocolate brownie, yogurt, molasses, brown sugar and rhubarb notes presented in perfect balance with higher-toned fruit emphasis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStructure:  The wine’s weight is first felt on the front of the palate but then coats the entire mouth with placating tannin and a light, pleasing grittiness. 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He has made wines and consulted for some of the top names in Napa Valley and France, including Chateau Pétrus (the world's most expensive Bordeaux), Chalk Hill, Matanzas Creek, Dominus Estate, and Rudd. He founded his namesake winery in 1996.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e“Pedregal” means a “rocky place” in Spanish, and that is certainly a distinguishing feature of the site. This is a small, hillside vineyard on the lower slopes of eastern Oakville has iron-rich red soil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis year’s Pedregal is 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Petit Verdot, co-fermented. The 2011 aged for 19 months in completely new French barrels (Taransaud and Darnajou). The \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esur lies\u003c\/em\u003e aging with monthly \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebâtonnage\u003c\/em\u003e coated the tannins and smoothly integrated the wood.  As with all of Ramey's wines, it went through native yeast and malolactic fermentations. This wine combines the harmony produced by traditional Bordelaise winemaking techniques with the volumptuousness of even a cool Napa vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Pedregal Vineyard seems to have handled the challenges of the vintage brilliantly. All of the vineyard signatures come through beautifully. Incense, smoke, tobacco, wild flowers and black fruit meld together in an effortless, gracious Cabernet Sauvignon. Once again, David Ramey used a fairly high amount of Petit Verdot (24%) in the blend.\" - Antonio Galloni (February 2014)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Stephen Tanzer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"(includes 24% petit verdot): Glass-staining ruby. Heady aromas of cherry compote, pipe tobacco and vanilla bean, along with smoke and incense accents and a hint of candied rose. Fleshy and appealingly sweet, offering sappy red fruit flavors and a suave floral quality that expands with air. Velvety tannins build slowly on the finish, with the vanilla and rose notes strong echoing. Quite generous for the vintage, with the depth and structure to age.\" - Stephen Tanzer (May 2014)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Marked by a dose of charry, smoky oak, this offers dense flavors of dark berry, currant, black licorice and dried herb. Ends with gutsy tannins and a persistent finish. Needs cellaring. 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He founded his namesake winery in 1996.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e“Pedregal” means a “rocky place” in Spanish, and that is certainly a distinguishing feature of the site. This is a small, hillside vineyard on the lower slopes of eastern Oakville has iron-rich red soil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis year’s Pedregal is 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Petit Verdot co-fermented. The 2014 aged for \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e25 months in new French oak barrels (Taransaud). The \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esur lies\u003c\/em\u003e aging with monthly \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebâtonnage\u003c\/em\u003e coated the tannins and smoothly integrated the wood.  As with all of Ramey's wines, it went through native yeast and malolactic fermentations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Pedregal Vineyard opens with beautiful lilac, chocolate box and unsmoked cigars scents over a core of cassis, black cherries and preserved plums with wafts of menthol and wood smoke. Full-bodied and packed to the gills with ripe, expressive black fruits and savory layers, it has a firm frame of grainy tannins and great freshness, finishing with fantastic persistence.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (29th Jun 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Pedregal Vineyard is a classic wine from the Eastern Hills of Oakville. Pliant, supple and radiant in the glass, the 2014 offers superb depth and textural richness. The dark cherry, plum, espresso, licorice and floral notes all blossom in an effortless, sumptuous Cabernet endowed with personality and class. The 2014 will be easy to drink with minimal cellaring. 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This vintage is dark ruby in color, classic in complex forest floor and wild strawberry layered over flowery perfume and a streak of spice. The imprint of oak and girth is still evolving, and the structure is there to cellar from 2017, 2021.\" - Virginie Boone (9\/1\/2014)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"(made with 25% whole clusters): Brilliant ruby-red. Heady aromas of raspberry, cherry-cola and Asian spices, with subtle mineral and rose notes emerging with aeration. Offers sappy, incisive red fruit and blood orange flavors that become sweeter with air and pick up a hint of anise. Lively and precise on the finish, featuring dusty tannins and an echo of cola. An hour or so of aeration makes this pinot quite drinkable right now.\" - Josh Reynolds (May 2014)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CHAMBERS \u0026 CHAMBERS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37428050493599,"sku":"RLG3001012","price":89.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/reulingpinot12-w-2.jpg?v=1614114703"},{"product_id":"rhysalesiaandersonpinot16-m-w","title":"Rhys \"Alesia\" Pinot Noir 2016 [1.5L MAGNUM] (Anderson Valley, California) - [RP 91] [JD 90]","description":"\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eQuintessentially Bearwallow in nature, this wine shows delicate and harmonious red fruit combined with a spicy and mineral finish people have come to love from this site. While ready to drink now, it should continue improving for the next 3-5+ years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e91 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2016 Alesia Pinot Noir Anderson Valley is unabashedly delicious, bursting with fragrant aromas of dried flowers, raspberries, wild plums and sweet forest floor. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, supple and satiny, with a juicy core of succulent, mouthwatering fruit that's framed by melting tannins. This bottling is already expressive, and I'd expect it to drink well for a decade, perhaps more. Note that this vintage hails entirely from Kevin Harvey's Bearwallow Vineyard.\" - William Kelley (31st May 2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Jeb Dunnuck: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Pinot Noirs start with the 2016 Pinot Noir Anderson Valley Alesia, which comes all from the Bearwallow Vineyard in Anderson Valley. Offering up a darker style in its pomegranate, cherries, leafy herbs, and underbrush aromatics, it's medium-bodied, has plenty of density and oomph on the palate, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It's a great introduction into the wines of this estate.\" - Jeb Dunnuck (2\/14\/2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinous:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2016 Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) is soft, supple and open-knit, with lovely fruit purity and terrific overall balance. 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Peterson 2004 Brut Rosé, produced in the methode champenoise style, aged 7 years on the yeast en triage prior to disgorging. The artist: the iconic Dick Peterson. (Yes... father to Heidi Peterson Barrett.). The source: 100% Pinot Noir planted in 1995 on the Dick Peterson estate in Yountville in the heart of Napa Valley.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Richard G. Peterson 2004 Brut Rosé is crisp, dry with firm acidity, boasting flavors of citrus, strawberries, brioche toast and a hint of cardamom spice. It is ready to enjoy now or to cellar for twenty years from vintage date.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e93 Points \u0026amp; Cellar Selection - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Legendary vintner Dick Peterson made this rosé from 100% Pinot Noir grown at his vineyard in Yountville. It’s light, crisp and elegant, with intricately layered flavors of strawberries, raspberries, yeast, brioche and vanilla. The mousse is very fine, the finish long and complex. Even at the age of nine years, it’s nowhere near ready. Try after 2019.\" -S.H. 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Our small allocation of fruit comes from the choice Sand Hill Block. For the 2010 vintage, select lots were fermented using native (natural) yeast and the wine was left on the lees to add complexity and finesse. Aging was in neutral French oak for texture and richness, new French oak for a touch of spice, and stainless steel to enhance the fruit component.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVineyard Notes:\u003cbr\u003eThe Durell Vineyard borders the Carneros District in an area celebrated for great Chardonnays. The cool, breezy climate is heavily influenced by San Pablo Bay. Throughout the vineyard, shallow sandstone is permeated with rocks and fossils, stressing the vines as the roots search for nutrients. The sparse soils and the cool climate produce ideal growing conditions for slowly ripening fruit; flavor-packed berries; and very small yields. For additional quality control, any fruit that does not ripen evenly is culled, ensuring exceptional Chardonnay grape quality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduction:\u003cbr\u003eOnly 595 cases\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAging: 7 months in 40% stainless steel \u0026amp; 60% French oak (neutral \u0026amp; new); 20% fermented with native (natural) yeast. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 14.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 3px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"\u003eWhat Does It Taste Like?\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAroma: White peach and pear, infused with apple blossom, honeysuckle and orange peel.\u003cbr\u003eFlavors: Refreshing citrus, white nectarine, blood orange and floral notes.\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Clean, firm and crisp finish enlivened by a mouth-filling minerality.\u003cbr\u003eGeneral: A finesse-driven Chardonnay ~ fresh and bright on the palate, with the structure for aging. \u003cbr style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e92 Points - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWine Enthusiast Magazine (2008 vintage):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is an elegant Chardonnay that will pair well with upscale fare, like scallops in a curry cream sauce. It’s forward in ripe pineapple, pear, peach and lime flavors, with a smoky, crème brûlée richness that finishes in a swirl of spicy vanilla and smoky oak. Seems at its best now.\"  - S.H. (12\/31\/2009)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e","brand":"YOUNGS MARKET","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37428102791327,"sku":"453722 (6 PK)","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/robertcraigcharddurell09-w-2.jpg?v=1614114811"},{"product_id":"robertcraigchardgapscrown13-w","title":"Robert Craig \"Gaps Crown\" Chardonnay 2013 (Sonoma Valley, California)","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt takes less than an hour to drive from our Napa Tasting Salon to Tomales Bay, where the finest oysters in the world make their home. It takes only 5 minutes for us to walk to The Hog Island Oyster Bar in the Oxbow Market to get our fix. A big, buttery, low acid, oaked-up Chardonnay would not be a fit at all for such delicate, complex fare. At Robert Craig Winery we strive every year to make a white wine worthy of comparison with the finest in the world. Racy, mineral laden, structured, precise and focused would be apt descriptors for our first release of Gap’s Crown Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2013 vintage. No malo, no problem. Oysters beware.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyard Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike the Durell Vineyard, where we made lovely Chardonnay in a similar style in past vintages, Gap’s Crown Vineyard is owned by wine mogul (and all around good guy) Bill Price. We simply traded our contract for Durell fruit to one for Gap’s Crown fruit in the same quantity. The 138-acre Gap’s Crown Vineyard is situated on the Southern end of Sonoma Mountain on the west side. It is a hillside vineyard with extremely stony soils and low yields. Known as The Petaluma Gap, this area is a fog and breeze pocket that is unique in the Sonoma Coast. Cool temperatures, low pH values and high natural acidity produce wines of stunning vibrancy. We will miss our Durell offering, but Gap’s Crown Vineyard will allow us to make the wine we have dreamed of. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduction Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePinot Noir and Chardonnay producers alike in the Sonoma Coast AVA are claiming that 2013 is one of their best vintages in the last several decades. A long, even growing season with a slightly elevated yield allowed the wines to be fully formed in the vineyard. Our Gap’s Crown Chardonnay is characterized by its focus, minerality, and bright, tightly wound structure. The citrus, orange peel, lemon zest pour from the glass. 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Roederer's unique winemaking style is based on two elements: complete ownership of its vineyards and the addition of oak-aged reserve wines to each year's blend or cuvee to create complex, dry and harmonious sparkling wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes From The Winemaker: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoederer Estate’s winemaking style is based on two elements: ownership of its own vineyards and the addition of oak-aged reserve wines to each year’s blend or cuvée. All the grapes for the Anderson Valley wines are grown on the estate. Oak-aged wines from the estate’s reserve cellars are added to the blend, creating a multi-vintage cuvée in the traditional Louis Roederer style.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOnly the cuvée (first pressing of 120 gallons\/ton) is used; no première or deuxième taille. The fermentation takes place in high-grade stainless steel tanks at 65°F. Zero to minimal malolactic fermentation is used in order to ensure the wines age well and retain the fresh, precise and well-defined style that is one of the characteristics of Roederer Estate wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Alcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged a minimum of two years on the yeast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Extremely fresh and floral with sliced apples, stones and some white peach. Bread dough, too. Fine bead. Medium to full body with crisp acidity and a steely finish. Hints of phenolics provide a fine texture. Vibrant acidity. About 15% reserve wine (mostly chardonnay) in this, from five vintages. 2.5 years on the lees. 60% chardonnay and 40% pinot noir. Drink or hold.\" (Mar 2022)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Always a solid wine from Anderson Valley, this NV is built of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir and offers pretty lemony and lemon oil notes atop a bed of fragrant white flowers. Very round and complete with an assertive mousse, just-baked bread, and bruised yellow apple fruit. This bubbly has excellent depth and a terrific mineral finish. Aged a minimum of two years on the yeast, clocking in at 10 g\/L. 85,000 9-litre cases produced.” - JC (Mar 2023)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An enticing, toasty, nutty aroma leads to crisp and complex flavors in this medium-bodied wine that is braced by good acidity and a fine bead of bubbles. 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As the California property of Champagne Louis Roederer, Roederer Estate builds upon a centuries-old tradition of fine winemaking. Roederer's unique winemaking style is based on two elements: complete ownership of its vineyards and the addition of oak-aged reserve wines to each year's blend or cuvee to create complex, dry and harmonious sparkling wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from the Winemaker: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoederer Estate’s winemaking style is based on two elements: ownership of its own vineyards and the addition of oak-aged reserve wines to each year’s blend or cuvée. All the grapes for the Anderson Valley wines are grown on the estate. Oak-aged wines from the estate’s reserve cellars are added to the blend, creating a multi-vintage cuvée in the traditional Louis Roederer style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly the cuvée (first pressing of 120 gallons\/ton) is used; no première or deuxième taille. The fermentation takes place in high-grade stainless steel tanks at 65°F. Zero to minimal malolactic fermentation is used in order to ensure the wines age well and retain the fresh, precise and well-defined style that is one of the characteristics of Roederer Estate wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Alcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged a minimum of two years on the yeast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Always a solid wine from Anderson Valley, this NV is built of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir and offers pretty lemony and lemon oil notes atop a bed of fragrant white flowers. 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Dosage is 10 grams per liter.\" – Virginie Boone (Feb 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points, Rank #20 Top 100 of '24 - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDynamic yet sleekly elegant, with rich strawberry and apple flavors that are accented by spiced cinnamon and yeast roll as this dances toward the vibrant finish. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Drink now through 2026.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e” - Tim Fish (Dec 2024)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Aromas of pie crust with hints of nuts and cooked apple. Some butter cookie. Medium to full body with notes of seashell, cooked apple and lemon rind. Chunky at the end. A base of 2019. A blend of 60% chardonnay and 40% pinot noir. Two years on the lees. 7.5g\/L dosage. 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Composed for ageability, harmony, finesse and longevity, the Rudd Oakville Estate Red is the pinnacle of what the Oakville Estate produces in each vintage.\u003chr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000cd;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e96+ Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2016 Oakville Estate Proprietary Red Wine is blended of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc and a 1% splash of Petit Verdot aged for 21 months in 78% new French oak. Deep garnet-purple colored, it opens with exuberant blackcurrant pastilles, wild blueberries and black cherries scents with touches of licorice, garrigue, tilled soil and cedar chest plus hints of tobacco and dried Provence herbs. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is built like a brick house with a solid, muscular black fruit core and firm, ripe, grainy tannins plus a wonderfully refreshing line, finishing with loads of energetic earth and herbal sparks. 630 cases produced.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Jan 2019)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2016 Oakville Estate Red is one of the very best wines I have ever tasted from Rudd. Layered, silky and exceptionally polished, the 2016 has so much to offer. Mocha, spice, menthol, plum, black cherry and gravel infuse this mid-weight, super-expressive, vibrant Oakville wine. 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On the entry, this wine has medium weight with a delicate crystalline quality to the fruit. The mid-palate is flush with Meyer lemon and subtle hints of flowering rosemary, while the acidity characteristic of the Robert Young selection keeps the finish bright, lengthy and fresh The 100% Malolactic fermentation gives this Chardonnay great body and texture but the inherent acidity from the site carries this weight perfectly. Because of this distinct balance, our Hyde Chardonnay is not one to drink too cold. 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The finished wine shows copious amounts of lime, honeysuckle, spring violets and fresh citrus peel, with hints of sea spray. On the first sip, flavors of lemon curd, lime zest, and crushed oyster shell are accented by wonderful, bracing acidity. This is a 'thinkers' Chardonnay, and not one that will easily slide into your average California Chardonnay tasting. It is more Chablis than California, and we are so thankful for that! 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As it evolves in the glass, cherry and plum begin to show. The first sip is intense. The texture is elegant and smooth. The finish is rich with coffee and a lingering cedar spice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinemaker Notes By Aaron Pott \u0026amp; Elizabeth Tangney:\u003cbr\u003eAaron Pott says this wine “whispers of elegance.” Luscious aromas of blueberry and subtle tea leaf evolve into black cherry, plum and violet. The first sip is intense, with berries framed in cocoa. Notes of espresso and cedar spice linger on the smooth finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVarietal: 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot. \u003cbr\u003eProduction Notes: Cold soak for 5 days. \u003cbr\u003ePost-fermentation maceration 7-14 days\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Beguiling in cedar, black cherry and black tea, this inviting Cab is made by consulting winemaker Aaron Pott with 2% Petit Verdot blended in, noticeable in its dark, inky color. 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To accomplish this, a small amount of cane sugar and yeast are added to the base blend on its way into bottle. Inside the capped bottle, the yeast will consume the sugar and create carbon dioxide necessary for bubbles. Trapped inside the bottle, the carbon dioxide slowly infuses into the wine to create the fine sparkle known the world over. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the beginning, while not required, approximately 80% of our wine undergoes malolactic fermentation. This secondary fermentation converts malic acid, the tart acid found in a green apple, to lactic acid, the soft creamy acid found in dairy. This technique is a signature of the Scharffenberger style and contributes to the rich and creamy texture of our wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery year, through fractional blending (also known as solera) the reserve wine adds a new chapter to the story of Scharffenberger Cellars. On average, 12% of reserve wine is added to our non-vintage blends, which helps define the classic and consistent flavors and aromas of our sparkling wines. This added layer of complexity ensures that our wines tell the story of our past and current vintages. A portion of the reserve wine is also used in our dosage following disgorgement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo further the depth of texture, flavors and aromas, every bottle ages a minimum of 24 months on the lees before leaving the winery. Prior to release, the bottles will be riddled (collecting the lees in the neck of the bottle), disgorged (expelling the yeast), topped off with the desired dosage (sweetened reserve wine), and aged on the cork for 6 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vintagenotes expandablenote\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"trigger\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"note expanding\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter approximately two years on the lees, there are notes of freshly baked bread and pastry that enhances the more fruit forward style of the wine. Finally, after several months on the cork, the wine develops caramel and hazel complexors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVarietal: 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 3px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Jeffrey Jinda uses a solera-like system of fractional blending to make the NV Brut Excellence, typically adding 12 percent of reserve wine to his non-vintage blends, this one a combination of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir. A portion of the reserve wine is used again in the dosage after disgorgement. Given 24 months on the lees, it shows an impressive depth of texture and balanced richness, with lovely notes of creme caramel and brioche. It should age well over the next 5-8 years. Dosage is 8.5 grams per liter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Decanter:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a richness to this wine, with creamy lemon and almond pastry cream. Tart, piquant notes of sea spray brine and white pepper. Known as the Black Label, it's a late disgorged wine; the base comes from 2015 but was disgorged in 2018. It is a rich and powerful wine with a touch of milk chocolate. Creamy and sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Tasting Panel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A remarkable value with the poise and presence of wines twice the price. Composed of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir, it rings clear and pure on a nose marked by toast, Asian pear, yellow apple, honeysuckle, and hazelnut; on the palate, lilting, lip-smacking acidity and a creamy tang usher in more orchard fruit enhanced by hints of white fig and apricot.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solid core of fruit with apple, strawberry and hints of iron and salt on both the nose and palate. Full yet not too much with a lively mouthfeel and fine tannins. Tensioned and plenty of flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-rounded, supple texture surrounds attractive toast and nut flavors in this suave and mouthfilling wine. Notes of biscuit, peach and toasted bread give it a nice sense of maturity and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points, Smart Buy - Wine Spectator:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Vibrant and steely, with lemon, apple, creamy and toasted spice flavors, leading to a spirited finish. 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Presented in magnum format, this inky dark wine is fabulously aromatic with oodles of ripe blackberries and a unique minerality accented by notes of vanilla, pencil shavings, and forest floor. This magnificently pure Cabernet Sauvignon shows stunning intensity and finesse with seamless texture and perfect balance across the palate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is fabulous on the nose with raspberries, blackberries, flowers and crushed stones. Violets, too. Full-bodied with fine, creamy tannins that are so polished and beautiful. It goes on for minutes with a tile, berry and floral aftertaste. Drink after 2022.\" - (27\/01\/2021 )\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points - Jeb Dunnuck: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA tour de force from this team, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard Colesworthy is a barrel selection from this site and I believe it’s brought up all in new Darnajou barrels. It’s a quintessential 2018 with its more reserved, elegant, yet incredibly concentrated style, and like its sibling, it has a beautiful, savory style that includes a wealth of red and black fruits as well as espresso, tobacco leaf, cedar pencil, and dried flowers. It’s actually more reserved and backward than the straight single vineyard release and is full-bodied and flawlessly balanced, with massive tannins, integrated acidity, and a great, great finish. Like a lot of top 2018s from Napa, there’s a more Bordeaux’esque quality to this wine. The tannins are firm and present, there’s plenty of edge and cut, and it delivers a beautiful sense of weightlessness on the palate. Forget bottles for 5-7 years and enjoy over the following 25-30 years\u003c\/span\u003e.\" - Jeb Dunnuck (01\/27\/2020)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSchrader’s “Colesworthy” comes from Beckstoffer’s Las Piedras vineyard, produced from 337 clone grown on the C block. The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard Colesworthy is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and was aged in 100% new Darnajou and Taransaud French oak barrels for 18 months. Deep garnet-purple in color, it is youthfully mute to begin, needing some swirling before it explodes with exuberant black cherries, cassis, blackberry pie with sautéed herbs scents, plus a hint of fragrant earth. 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Parker, Jr.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1978 the Shafer family has produced wine in the Stags Leap District, one of the most highly-regarded winegrowing regions within Napa Valley. Shafer’s wines, including its signature wine,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHillside Select\u003c\/em\u003e, are found in collectors’ cellars and on wine lists in top hotels and restaurants throughout the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small winery is managed by Doug Shafer, son of winery founders John and Bett Shafer. Elias Fernandez is winemaker. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHillside Select is sourced from a collection of 14 small vineyard blocks planted within an eons-old amphitheater-like structure of rock and volcanic soil that surrounds the winery. Thanks to scant soil nutrients and moisture, yields at harvest are meager and the berries are small, about the size of blueberries. This Stags Leap District site’s combination of rugged, arid soil and climate results in lush Cabernet Sauvignon fruit with dark color and intense, classic flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2013 Hillside Select is a rich, expansive wine balanced by liveliness and energetic aromas and flavors. This vintage is a liquid feast of black cherry, dark chocolate, briar fruit, black tea, cola, blackberry, tobacco, and aromatic herbs. All this abundance comes wrapped in slate minerality while wearing its Stags Leap District tannins with silky ease. It may be difficult to put off drinking this 100% hillside Cabernet Sauvignon but it is sure to offer greater riches with time in your cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 3px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e99 Points , \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e#16 Top 100 Domestic Wines of 2017 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cinline style=\"color: rgb(149, 55, 52);\"\u003eRank #62 Top 100 Wines of 2017\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e- James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Wonderful floral aromas with perfumed roses plus hints of blackcurrants and spearmint. Full-bodied and so powerful and muscular but always showing the brightness and beauty of fruit. Winemakers say this reminds them of the 1978, their first year. It certainly has the structure — \"those tannins\" as they put it. Finish is so impressive with tar, iron and spices. Available in September 2017. Try in 2023.\" (May 22, 2017)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e98+ Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select will probably hit the magic three-digit score, but it is a more backward style of wine, although probably even more concentrated than the 2012, and that's saying something. Fabulous potential of 30-50 years is evident in this profound bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon that is inky blue\/black to the rim and offers up notes of charcoal embers, scorched earth, blackberries, cassis, blueberries, a hint of coffee, and background barrique smells. Massively concentrated but incredibly elegant and poised, this is a wine of great energy and vibrancy. It is fabulously deep, built like a skyscraper, and set for an incredibly long life. Try not to consume a bottle for at least another 4-5 years and then watch the magic unfold.\" - Robert M. Parker, Jr. (Oct 2016)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Among the Napa Valley's most crowning achievements in Cabernet, this vintage of Hillside Select is stunning, bright and beguiling in every way. Intensely layered, its interwoven flavors burst in black licorice, dark chocolate, pipe tobacco, gun smoke and garrigue. Spicy oak adds to the power and weight. Drinkable now, it will show even greater finesse in time; enjoy best 2023-2033 and possibly beyond.\" - VB (4\/1\/2018)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e94-97 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select is intense and vertical in style. Bright, focused and incredibly persistent, the 2013 is also a terrific example of the year. Lavender, mint, violets, spices and cloves add nuance, but the 2013 is above all else a wine of structure. The balance of fruit, tannin and acidity results in a compelling wine that will thrill readers for two decades-plus.\" - Antonio Galloni (Oct 2015)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Graceful and supple, rich and loamy, tilted toward the savory, herbal side of Cabernet, with modest cherry and currant notes. Displays deft balance and hints of anise and underbrush. Complex throughout. 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A mouthwatering mid-palate of raspberry is followed by an expressive and bright finish. With lush and silky tannins, this ageworthy wine will show beautifully through 2038 given proper cellaring conditions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlending and Aging:\u003cbr\u003eOur 2015 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is comprised of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12.6% Merlot, 3.6% Cabernet Franc, 2.4% Petit Verdot and 0.4% Malbec. It was blended in early 2016 and aged for 24 months in 85% new American oak and 15% one-used American oak barrels from our Missouri cooperage, The Oak. Early blending assures a balanced core and allows all components to achieve a seamless harmony during barrel aging. It was then aged for an additional 20 months in bottle before being released in February of 2020.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComposition 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12.6% Merlot, 3.6% Cabernet Franc, 2.4% Petit Verdot, 0.4% Malbec\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/center\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Seductive singed juniper, black tea and sassafras notes lead the way, with mulled blackberry, plum and black currant fruit following along. The fine-grained finish laces everything up with mouthwatering acidity and subtle grip. Drink now through 2031.\"   -J.M. 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Our 100% Old Wente clone Chardonnay was harvested at night and pressed to extract only the highest quality juice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe fermented in French oak barrels to produce an expansive wine that illustrates the balance and exceptional character of the vintage. Rusty Gaffney of PinotFile writes that the wine is, \"Nicely perfumed with aromas of lemon, apple, spice, vanilla creme, brioche and nuts. The palate is infused with citrus, but also pear and apple flavors with hint of oak. A solid wine that is not too rich or lean, with a smooth but not creamy mouthfeel and some finishing verve.\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"The 2015 Chardonnay Durell Vineyard has a gregarious, tropical fruit-scented nose of pineapple, green mango and guava with underlying brioche, praline and acacia honey hints. Medium-bodied with a nice suggestion of phenolic texture to offset the creaminess, the palate is intensely laden with tropical fruit and savory flavors, finishing long and lively.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Feb 2017) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Hefty and concentrated in flavor, with a thick layered texture, this wine is made from two blocks of the famous vineyard. Mango, apple skin and substantial background oak give it a tension between sugar and spice.\" (2017) \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37428491911327,"sku":"15127","price":47.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/Sojourn.png?v=1628223710"},{"product_id":"sojournchardsangiacomo12-w","title":"Sojourn Cellars Chardonnay \"Sangiacomo Vineyard\" 2012 (Sonoma Coast, California) - [RP 91]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes From the Winemaker: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sojourn Sangiacomo Vineyard Chardonnay is produced from the same vineyard as the highly-rated Sojourn Sangiacomo Pinot noirs. This wine showcases unique Sonoma Coast regional qualities and the Sangiacomo family's commitment to exemplary viticultural practices. The grapes were pressed whole-cluster and fermented in French oak barrels utilizing 30% new oak. Aromas of citrus and melon with subtle toasted notes lead to layers of concentrated flavors. The 2012 vintage of this wine shows less oak and more depth, with rich fruit character and lush textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe produce this Chardonnay usng a combination of Old Wente clone from the Sangiacomo Vella Ranch and clone 95 from the Sangiacomo Vineyard on Roberts Road. These vineyard parcels are both perfectly suited for growing Chardonnay, with cool climates and well-drained soils. The Old Wente Clone selection of Chardonnay at Vella Ranch was planted in 1997 and is known to produce distinctively small clusters, low yields, and result in elegant complex wines. Clone 95 from Roberts Road, planted in 1998, adds minerality and a pointed vibrancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e91 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With the most expressive bouquet of this trio, the 2012 Chardonnay Sangiacomo Vineyard offers up aromas of Mandarin oranges, poached pears and a subtle note of toast, along with a full-bodied mouthfeel. This superb, pure, complex Chardonnay should drink nicely for 4-5 years. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of Sojourn Cellars Chardonnays see about 30% new oak, and tend to have finished alcohols in the 14% to 14.3% range. Sojourn produces a half dozen Pinot Noirs, ranging between 14.2% and 14.6% natural alcohol. 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Dry weather in both winter and spring resulted in smaller berry sizes with high levels of concentration and detailed aromatics. Each component in this blend was fermented separately in French oak barrels with 30% new oak. Lees were stirred regularly during the first three months of fermentation and aging. Malolactic fermentation was allowed to complete in barrel. After 11 months of aging, the components were blended together to create a winemaker's cuvee that is expressive of the cool climate, nuance, and balance of the Sonoma Coast appellation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur 2013 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is a blend of several unique lots from three distinct vineyards spanning this cool-climate appellation. We sourced grapes from Sangiacomo, Durell and Campbell Ranch vineyards, spanning the far reaches of the Sonoma Coast appellation. Dry weather in both winter and spring resulted in smaller berry sizes with high levels of concentration and detailed aromatics. A lovely nose of stone fruit, apples and white flowers lead to rich flavors and an intriguing mix of depth and vibrancy on the palate. Refreshing and layered, this wine is a fabulous blend of old-world style and new-world eloquence. It is a pleasure to drink, with wonderful fruit, a touch of minerality, and crisp acidity that lengthens the finish. Each component of the blend was fermented separately in French oak barrels utilizing 30% new oak.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e91 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2013 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast possesses white peach, apple butter, quince and white flower characteristics, medium body, striking concentration, and overall equilibrium. Enjoy this beauty over the next 3-4 years.\" - Robert Parker (Dec 2014) \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TITAN WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37428492173471,"sku":"15326","price":37.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/SojournChard2013.png?v=1625767925"},{"product_id":"somerstoncab12-w","title":"Somerston Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 (Napa Valley, California) - [JS 94] [AG 93+]","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 205);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 205);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e2011 Vintage - Notes from the Winemaker:\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2011 Somerston Cabernet Sauvignon is our fourth release. This wine is intended to be a collector’s wine that showcases the potential of the property.   The aromas are bright and explosive and continue to develop in the glass. On the palate, the wine is rich and full bodied, full of fruit and hints of oak spice.  The wine is extremely balanced and has great structure, supported with and very enjoyable!  This wine will mature over the next 25 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppellation \/ Vineyards:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Somerston wines are produced f r om selected blocks f r om our 1,628 acre estate, high in the eastern hills of Napa Valley . This estate bottled wine was sourced from two of our best vineyard blocks: Queensbury Block 30 and Oriental B lock 23, both hillside vineyards with an average elevation of 1,250 feet asl.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes were hand picked and then delivered to the winery. The grapes were de-stemmed and sorted, then pumped into the tank for a 8 day cold soak at 55 degrees. When the fermentation began, we pumped over the tank twice per day. The native yeast fermentation lasted for 16 days, followed by a short heated extended maceration of 3 days. The free run was drained from the tank overnight. The wine was barreled down into 70% new French oak and 30% once used French oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation occurred naturally in the barrel. The wine was aged for 28 months and bottled  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVARIETAL: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon \u003cbr\u003eALCOHOL: 15.1% \u003cbr\u003eTOTAL ACID: 5.8 g\/l\u003cbr\u003epH: 3.95 \u003cbr\u003eBRIX AT HARVEST:  26.8\u003cbr\u003eCASES PRODUCED: 165   \u003cbr\u003eRELEASE DATE: October 2014 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I like the blackberry, mint and lavender aromas and flavors in this. Full-bodied, very velvety and chewy, yet has a bright undertone of acidity. Persistent. Better in 2019.\" -  January 15, 2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e93+ Points - Antonio Galloni:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Somerston's Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is a terrific example of the year. Sumptuous and powerful, the 2012 races across the palate with expressive red stone fruits, cherry jam, spices, new leather, mocha and mint, all in a highly expressive style long on personality. This plush, inviting Cabernet will drink well for the next decade or so.\" - Antonio Galloni (October 2014)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"YOUNGS MARKET","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":37428500856991,"sku":"386722 (6PK)","price":119.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/somerstoncab09-w-2_ce6a72d8-4294-4b97-972a-7903bb6003c0.jpg?v=1614115586"},{"product_id":"somerstonstornowayred12-w","title":"Somerston Stornoway Red Blend 2012 (Napa Valley, California) - [AG 91]","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000cd;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000cd;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNotes from the Winemaker: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2012 Somerston Stornoway is our fourth release. Each vintage seems to top the previous one. This right bank inspired wine jumps out of the glass with expressive aromatics of blueberry, espresso, and oak spice. The wine is rich and concentrated, yet balanced and elegant. The palate is focused with dark red fruits, spice and blueberry. The balanced acid profile builds up to a firm and somewhat reluctant finish that will age and develop over the next 20 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppellation\/Vineyards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSomerston wines are selected from single blocks of our 1615 acre estate, high in the eastern hills of Napa Valley. This estate bottled wine was sourced from our most expressive Merlot vineyard, Stornoway Block 4. This vineyard has an average elevation of 1,150 feet above sea level.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot were hand picked and delivered to the winery. The grapes were destemmed and sorted, then pumped into tanks for a 5 day cold soak at 50 degrees. When the fermentation began, we pumped the tank over twice per day. The native yeast fermentation lasted for 14 days. The free run was drained from the tank overnight. The wine was barreled down into 65% new French oak; the balance was put into once used French oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation occurred naturally in the barrel. The wine was aged for 24 months and bottled unfiltered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBLEND: 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petite Verdot\u003cbr\u003eALCOHOL: 15.1%\u003cbr\u003eTOTAL ACID: 5.9 g\/l pH: 3.82\u003cbr\u003eBRIX AT HARVEST: 26.8\u003cbr\u003eCASES PRODUCED: 318\u003cbr\u003eRELEASE DATE: April 2015 \u003cbr\u003e\u003chr style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e91 Points - Antonio Galloni:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2012 Red Blend Stornoway is a bit darker and richer than the estate's Cabernet, but it doesn't have that wine's sheer immediacy and appeal. Hints of tobacco, smoke, cherry compote and licorice emerge over time, but the Stornoway remains compact and not fully expressive.\" - Antonio Galloni (October 2014)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e91  Points - Tasting Panel:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A Right Bank-inspired Bordeaux-style blend with juicy blackberry and spice; ripe and balanced. 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot.\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"YOUNGS MARKET","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40872974614687,"sku":"386723 (6PK)","price":89.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/somerstonstornowayred09-w-2.jpg?v=1614115587"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/collections\/ezgif.com-gif-maker.jpg?v=1615603994","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/collections\/california.oembed?page=25","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}